Companies that get federal grants or loans usually sign a legally binding agreement and depend on getting reimbursed. The new administration has upended that expectation.

The Trump administration has halted funding for federal programs to reduce wildfire risk in Western states and has frozen hiring of seasonal firefighters, as part of broad cuts to government spending,

Agencies continue to suspend funding, despite multiple court orders blocking the federal freeze. Experts say the Trump administration’s actions set the stage for challenges to Congress’ authority — and the limits of the presidency.